Pandolfini's Chess Complete: The Most Comprehensive Guide to the Game, from History to Strategy (Fireside Chess Library)

The perfect and necessary addition to any personal chess library from Americas foremost chess coach and game strategist for Netflixs The Queens Gambit. In this comprehensive, accessible reference, National Master Bruce Pandolfini covers every aspect of the game, from chessboard and pieces to history and strategy, and addresses virtually any possible question or situation that may arise. From algebra notation to zugzwang , Pandolfini has created the chess bible for players of all levels. And in addition to answers to over 500 questions, he has included his terrific short chess course plus tournament tips and endgame maxims. Youll learn the difference between a mating attack and a mating net, the best way to gain control of the center in the opening, why the Russians are so successful at chess, what happened to Bobby Fischer, and more! For an edge up on the competition, look no further than Pandolfinis Chess Complete . Chess Master Bruce Pandolfini answers more than 500 questions about the game, covers rules, moves, tactics for mating, applications for opening, middlegame, and endgame principles, planning and strategizing, and psychological weaponry--for players of all levels--plus information on tournaments and other competitions. Line drawings